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How to get fromLake George to Des Moinesby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake George to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    7h 24m
    $165–760

  2. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 42m
    $278–663

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 51m
    $258–674

  4. Drive  1,142.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake George to Des Moinescar car 1,142.9 mi
    19h 45m
    $209–302

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 12m
    $234–469

Lake George to Des Moines by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,082 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake George to Des Moines via Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 34h 12m.

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